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The Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast

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Fantasy football doesn't have to feel so luck-driven. The award-winning Late-Round Fantasy Football Podcast is a fantasy football show that helps you win through bite-sized, analytically-driven episodes. Instead of just drafting from a list of players and crossing your fingers with the hopes that those players produce, host JJ Zachariason provides a process to help you find breakout candidates, sleepers, busts and more. The approach is logical. It's strategic. And it wins.
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Published 2019-06-04

248: Quarterback Streaming

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Is quarterback streaming a real thing in fantasy football? Can you actually successfully implement the strategy? On Episode 248, JJ explains why the answer to this question is a resounding "yes" by using historical predictions, logic, and, of course, math.

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Published 2019-05-31

247: Mailbag 5/31/19

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Which wide receivers and running backs currently being drafted in the top-12 at their position have the highest chance to bust? Why did JJ take David Johnson​ with the fifth overall pick in a recent draft? Is it possible for Dallas Goedert​ to finish as a TE1 without a Zach Ertz​ injury this year? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-05-27

246: Insights From Building Projections

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After building fantasy football projections for the 2019 season, JJ looks at 10 low-key insights he discovered through the process. Some topics include Damien Williams and Travis Kelce's high ceiling, Green Bay's wide open receiver depth chart, and a couple of early-round running backs with receiving concerns.

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Published 2019-05-21

245: Yards Created

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In a fantasy football world where we're constantly trying to find an edge, analysts are coming out with bigger and better ways to evaluate players each year. Over the last few seasons, NFL.com's Graham Barfield has been charting rookie running backs to see who did the most with the least, and to help fantasy football managers target the right backs in drafts. His Yards Created methodology has been successful, and JJ sits down and talks to him about it on this Late-Round Podcast.

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Published 2019-05-17

244: Mailbag 5/17/19

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Should Nick Chubb be ranked as a top-10 fantasy football running back entering the year? Are we overvaluing Derrius Guice's 2019 potential? What about Amari Cooper? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-05-07

242: Post-Draft Rookie Rankings

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Now that we know where the players in the 2019 NFL draft class will be starting their careers, who should you be prioritizing in your fantasy football rookie drafts? On this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ reveals his top-20 rookie picks and gives reason as to why he has players ranked where they're ranked.

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Published 2019-05-03

241: Mailbag 5/3/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains the flaws of Senior Bowl-related analysis, tells you why you should stop worrying so much about the top of your fantasy football quarterback rankings, loves on Damien Williams, and much more.

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Published 2019-04-29

240: Utilizing Front Office Decision Making

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The NFL Draft is an event where teams show their hand. You're able to see what franchises are attempting to do with their team building, and that can help tremendously when projecting player performance for fantasy football. On Episode 240 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at some NFL Draft takeaways through reading between the lines.

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Published 2019-04-25

239: Mailbag 4/25/19

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Why is JJ down on Kelvin Harmon? Is Chris Warren going to be a thing for the Raiders? What should we expect from Devin Funchess and Jarvis Landry this season? Those questions -- and lots more -- are answered on this week's pre-draft mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-04-17

237: Mailbag 4/17/19

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On this week's (early) mailbag episode, JJ examines how to make tight ends and team defense more important in fantasy football, explains why he cares about what other analysts are saying about players, ranks Year 2 wide receivers, and much more.

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Published 2019-04-12

235: Mailbag 4/12/19

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What should we expect from JuJu Smith-Schuster this year in fantasy football? What's the worst landing spot for a wide receiver prospect? Which teams need running backs most in this year's draft? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-04-05

233: Mailbag 4/5/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why his projections differ from his rankings, provides a few early-round players he may be avoiding this summer, talks through Nick Chubb's fantasy value, and much more.

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Published 2019-03-28

231: Mailbag 3/28/19

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This week's mailbag episode features talk around Mel Kiper's decision to mock Terry McLaurin to the Colts in the first round, ways to decide keepers in your fantasy football league, how Mike Williams​ and Hunter Henry​ can see enough volume next season, and much more.

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Published 2019-03-25

230: Scouting Through Data

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Grinding film is one way to evaluate players as they attempt to transition to the NFL, but statistics can tell us a lot, too. On Episode 230, JJ chats with fantasy football analyst Anthony Amico, who's used data to build prospect models at wide receiver and running back. Anthony explains the types of numbers that seem to matter more than others, and he provides a handful of players that his model likes more than the consensus.

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Published 2019-03-22

229: Mailbag 3/22/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about Josh Jacobs and his 40 time, explains why best player available isn't really a thing, shares why James Conner's 2019 ceiling may be capped, and much more.

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Published 2019-03-15

227: Mailbag 3/15/19

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Why do people hate Sashi Brown? What should we expect from Antonio Brown, Odell Beckham, and Le'Veon Bell in fantasy football this season? Is Baker Mayfield going to be too expensive to draft? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-03-11

226: Predictive Data

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Which type of data should we, as fantasy football managers, care most about? On Episode 226, JJ chats with Josh Hermsmeyer, FiveThirtyEight writer​ and creator of AirYards.com, to help answer this question. Josh talks through the value of air yards and explains which metrics we tend to overvalue and undervalue. And he also gives some insight on how to prospect running backs and quarterbacks.

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Published 2019-03-07

225: Mailbag 3/7/19

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How should you be handling your rookie draft picks in dynasty fantasy football this year? Should teams spend money on elite wide receivers? How much game film does JJ watch? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-03-01

223: Mailbag 3/1/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains where D.J. Moore would rank within this year's wide receiver draft class, talks about the depth of running back for the 2019 fantasy football season, trashes his AAF fantasy team, and much more.

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Published 2019-02-26

222: Wide Receiver Prospects Who Produced Like Studs

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Which wide receivers in this year's draft class had the most complete production profiles in college? Do any of them look like full-blown studs? On Episode 222, JJ sifts through the numbers and explains which wideouts have red flags based on their college production, and which ones could be superstars at the next level.

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Published 2019-02-22

221: Mailbag 2/22/19

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Which running backs could be negatively impacted as we head into free agency and the draft? Is drafting best ball teams right now a bad decision? Those questions -- and plenty more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-02-15

219: Mailbag 2/15/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ looks at the impact Kareem Hunt made within the Kansas City offense, explains the biggest fantasy football winner on the Steelers if Antonio Brown is traded, talks through Julio Jones and Courtland Sutton's dynasty value, and much more.

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Published 2019-02-08

217: Mailbag 2/8/19

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Why and how did the Rams​ lose the Super Bowl? How should fantasy managers view Jerick McKinnon​ and Robert Woods​ in dynasty formats? Is Julian Edelman​ really Hall of Fame worthy? (He's not.) Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-02-01

215: Mailbag 2/1/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ explains why The Late-Round Podcast is structured the way it's structured, digs into the role of college production in evaluating NFL wide receivers and running backs, talks about Tevin Coleman's dynasty value, and tons more.

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Published 2019-01-25

213: Mailbag 1/25/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ talks about the importance of Tom Brady in New England's run-heavy playoff offense, gives his early pick for the late-round quarterback to target in 2019, explains why he's still not into Ronald Jones, and much more.

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Published 2019-01-21

212: Analyzing 2018's Biggest Hits

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Last week, JJ walked through some of his biggest misses in an attempt to find some learnings to carry through to the 2019 season and beyond. On Episode 212 of The Late-Round Podcast, JJ looks at his biggest hits and explains what led him to making the correct calls.

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Published 2019-01-16

211: Going for Two Late in Games

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Last weekend, the Cowboys scored a late-game touchdown, giving their contest against the Rams a 30 to 21 score. The team then opted to kick an extra point in order to keep the game within a score. But as JJ explains on this episode of The Late-Round Podcast, that wasn't necessarily the right choice.

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Published 2019-01-15

210: Analyzing 2018's Biggest Misses

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​You won't become a better fantasy football player without analyzing why some of your predictions went wrong. On Episode 210, JJ analyzes some of his worst misses of the season and talks through whether or not the process for those picks was wrong or not.

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Published 2019-01-11

209: Mailbag 1/11/19

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Should NFL teams be hiring only offensive-minded head coaches? Given the Kliff Kingsbury hire, should you want Melvin Gordon or David Johnson over the next couple of years in fantasy football? How do you find the next big thing at wide receiver and running back? Those questions -- and more -- are answered on this week's mailbag episode.

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Published 2019-01-04

207: Mailbag 1/4/19

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On this week's mailbag episode, JJ rants about the Steelers' 2018 season and explains why Le'Veon Bell's absence wasn't close to the reason they failed to make the playoffs. He then answers a handful of fantasy football-related questions.

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Published 2018-12-21

205: Mailbag 12/21/18

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On this week's mailbag show, JJ talks about whether you should change your fantasy football league setup to decrease the luck factor. He then digs into Kansas City's backfield situation, provides his pick for the safest defense for Week 16, and answers lots of lineup-related questions.

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Published 2018-12-20

204: Week 16 Matchups

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Can you trust Jared Goff in your fantasy football championship? Is there a waiver wire quarterback being overlooked this week? Which typical starting running back and wide receivers should you feel extra confident in? Those questions are answered on this week's matchups show.

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Published 2018-12-14

202: Mailbag 12/14/18

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JJ opens up this week's mailbag episode with a way to hack your fantasy league (it's legal), and then he answers questions about the Tennessee Titans backfield, playoff tiebreakers, Week 16 streaming options, and much more.

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Published 2018-12-13

201: Week 15 Matchups

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Can you trust Kirk Cousins after his poor Week 14 performance? Is Baker Mayfield a start-worthy player on the road against Denver? Which waiver wire-type running backs can you plug and play this week? Those questions -- and loads more -- are answered on this week's matchup show.

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Published 2018-12-11

200: 15 Transactions for Week 15

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Is DaeSean Hamilton the Denver wideout to target through the rest of the fantasy football playoffs? What should fantasy managers do with Adrian Peterson? How about Devin Funchess? Those questions are tackled on this week's 15 Transactions episode.

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